Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part I: What It Is—and Why It’s So Dangerous
October 7, 2021
By Mike DuBose As we moved into the summer of 2021, I, like many others, had high hopes that the US was winning its fight against the novel coronavirus. Although…
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Prisma Health’s Patewood Hospital earns Baby-Friendly Hospital designation
October 6, 2021
Prisma Health shared that its Patewood Hospital has earned the official Baby-Friendly Hospital designation after implementing the 10 steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global program sponsored by…
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LRADAC awarded federal grant to implement mental health first aid training in multiple counties
October 5, 2021
LRADAC has been awarded a five-year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement an innovative Mental Health First Aid training program in Lexington…
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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC further expanding relationship to improve access to genetic services
October 5, 2021Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) have signed a letter of intent to expand their longtime collaboration to improve access to high-quality, coordinated…
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DHEC analysis: majority of severe COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated individuals
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) most recent data analysis shows that the majority of recent COVID-19 cases, including severe cases, remain among individuals who are…
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SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit
October 4, 2021SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit WHEN: October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am WHERE: Fountain Inn High School (student parking lot) 644 Quillen Avenue…
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SUMMER-TERM PTC NURSING GRADUATES RECEIVE PINS
October 4, 2021
Summer 2021 graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs were recognized in a recent pinning ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. In total, 51 students…
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Hospice of Laurens County Seeks Volunteers
September 29, 2021
Hospice of Laurens County has an urgent need for Patient & Family Support Volunteers in the Greenville and Laurens area. If you are interested in volunteering please call 864.833.6287 or…
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Berkeley County First Responders honored at Charleston Battery’s Hometown Heroes Night
September 28, 2021As part of The Charleston Battery’s special Hometown Heroes Night on Wednesday, September 22 at Patriots Point, more than a dozen first responders from various agencies across Berkeley County were honored for…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Health Fund Grant to support Lexington District One nurses & students
September 28, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,500 Health Fund Grant to the Lexington County School District One Office of Student Services to support the nurses and all students…
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Harvey and Marcia Schiller donate $1M for surgical innovation
September 23, 2021
Sports executive and retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Harvey Schiller and his wife, Marcia, have committed to donating $1 million to establish the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation…
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Beyond Delivery launches Oct. 1, providing Charleston area moms with a meal, care package, support
September 23, 2021
Postpartum Support Charleston is launching a new program aimed at providing new moms in the Charleston area with basic necessities and support as they head home from the hospital with…
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Michael Shirey named new Chief of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services
September 22, 2021
Michael Shirey has been named the new Chief of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services. Shirey’s first official day in the new position was Monday, September 20, 2021. Shirey has been…
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MUSC and Helix launch In Our DNA SC
September 20, 2021
First-of-its-kind population genomics program to drive preventive, precision health care for South Carolinians The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a first-of-its-kind population…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition demanding President Biden drop vaccine mandate or risk legal action
September 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private…
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Vivian Wong and Cerelia Group make donations to support pediatric cancer programming at Prisma Health
September 16, 2021
Greenville entrepreneur Vivian Wong and French-based Cérélia Group teamed up on Tuesday to donate $100,000 to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Upstate to support pediatric cancer programs. The gift comes at the…
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Plan Home Care
September 14, 2021
Plan Home Care offers professional in-home care services for our clients in the home. By specializing in the client and tailoring a program that fits the individual as well as…
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Berkeley County EMS receives prestigious Mission: LifeLine® Gold Plus Award
September 14, 2021Agency Receives American Heart Association’s Top Award Third Year in a Row For the third consecutive year, Berkeley County EMS achieved the Mission LifeLine® Gold Plus Award, which the American…
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Personal Care Aide/Caregiver
September 13, 2021
Plan Home Care is a professional non-medical in-home care company that provides assistance to our clients that allows them to remain independent in their home. Plan Home Care is currently…
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Dr. Martha Cohen becomes partner at Lowcountry Women’s Specialists
September 10, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists announced that Dr. Martha Cohen has joined the practice as a full partner. “Dr Cohen joined our practice in 2019, and is admired and respected by our…
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Diversey unveils Innovation Zone Research and Development Center
September 8, 2021
Diversey Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: DSEY), a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, today announced the opening of its Innovation Zone Research and Development Center. Located on the…
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Kappa Epsilon and PC School of Pharmacy Host Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health to Provide Mobile Mammograms
September 8, 2021
Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity of PCSP is hosting a Mobile Mammogram through the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health of Spartanburg Healthcare System. The Mobile Mammogram will be on site…
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City of Clinton to Host Blood Drive
September 7, 2021
The City of Clinton will host another blood drive on Friday, September 10th at their W. Main parking lot. If you are able to donate, please consider doing so. Blood…
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AnMed Health promotes medical group leaders
September 7, 2021
AnMed Health is pleased to announce new titles for several of its medical group leaders to better reflect their growing scope of responsibility and strategic influence. Dr. Brad Mock, who…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics throughout Lowcountry
September 7, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center, will be operating community COVID-19 test and vaccination clinics throughout the month of September. The mobile team will rotate throughout…
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Douglas S. Schultz, Jr., MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 1, 2021
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Douglas S. Schultz, Jr. MD, joined the practice as of September 1, 2021. Dr. Schultz completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Allegheny…
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New psychedelic therapy clinic opens in Charleston
August 31, 2021
The state of mental health in the Unites States appears in crisis. Rates of depression and anxiety have steadily increased over the last decade, only to be accelerated by the…
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Immunotherapy developed at Hollings offered in national LUNG-MAP trial
August 31, 2021
By Caroline Wallace A bench-to-bedside-pioneered lung cancer immunotherapy developed at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is to be included in one of the largest lung cancer clinical trials being offered by the National…
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Prisma Health begins construction at new Larry Winn, M.D. Cancer Care Unit at Baptist Easley Hospital
August 30, 2021Prisma Health recently celebrated the beginning of construction at a brand-new cancer care unit at Baptist Easley Hospital, named for longtime area physician, Larry Winn, M.D. The $1.9 million project…
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Prisma Health to Re-Open Drive-Thru Testing for Covid-19 in Three Locations
August 29, 2021
Prisma Health has announced that it will re-open drive-thru Covid 19 testing in three locations. The drive-thru locations include Greenville, Clinton and Seneca. Prisma’s Laurens County Hospital (LCH) will re-open…
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COVID-19 vaccinations to be required for all East Cooper Medical Center staff
August 26, 2021
After thoughtful deliberation, East Cooper Medical Center will begin requiring all employees and others working in the facility to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This policy will require that all workers, including employees,…
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PC SCHOOL OF PHARMACY WELCOMES CLASS OF 2025 WITH ANNUAL WHITE COAT CEREMONY
August 24, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s newest students were welcomed into the College community Aug. 20 at the school’s annual White Coat Ceremony in Belk Auditorium. The P1s of the…
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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens on Columbia Metropolitan Airport campus
August 24, 2021
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), in partnership with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), RRT and Extraordinary Headhunters, LLC., today announced that beginning Monday, August 30, 2021 CAE will host…
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City of Columbia leaders urging residents to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Midlands
August 24, 2021As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering with Prisma Health,…
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PC School of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2025
August 22, 2021
On Friday, August 20th, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy welcomed the newest class of pharmacy students with the traditional White Coat Ceremony. Click on the pictures below (photo and video…
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Physicians for Act 432 announces a Patients’ Bill of Rights for the Upstate
August 20, 2021
Citing a need for more transparency, accountability and opportunities in health care across the region, the leadership of Physicians for Act 432 — An Alliance for Fair Health Care unveiled…
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AnMed Health experiencing high number of patients
August 19, 2021
Reminds public to visit ER only for true emergencies AnMed Health continues to see a steep increase in the number of patients seeking care at our hospitals during this latest…
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SOF® Tourniquet, OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage, and RISE™ selected as JEMS Hot Products at EMS Today 2021
August 18, 2021
The SOF® Tourniquet, OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage, and RISE™ are among several innovative new products for emergency medical services and prehospital care. Anderson, SC – TacMed Solutions™ and JEMS (Journal of…
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Sage Services Group named to Inc. 5000 list
August 18, 2021
For the second year in a row, local business Sage Services Group has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With two South Carolina locations…
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Bon Secours expands Project SEARCH program
August 17, 2021
Expansion to Include More Space & More Interns Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced the expansion of its Project SEARCH program, providing more internship opportunities to students with…
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MUSC board receives reports on challenges, growth and exceeding expectations in fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2021
In mid-August, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee and board meetings. With the June 30…
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DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 cases in July among those who are not fully vaccinated
August 17, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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Nephron implements a mandatory vaccination policy
August 16, 2021
By Alan Cooper Nephron Pharmaceuticals President Lou Kennedy announced today that the company will mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The Nephron Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy states…
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Laurens County Republican Party Leads Anti-Vaccine Protest at Self Regional in Greenwood
August 15, 2021
On Saturday, August 14th the heat didn’t stop 100+ people from coming out to express their concerns for vaccine mandates. The event was organized by the Laurens County Republican Party…
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Aspen Dental opens 28th practice in South Carolina
August 12, 2021
Expands Access To State-of-the-Art Dental Care Across State MURRELS INLET, SC – Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina with the opening of a brand-new…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC honored as a Best Places to Work in South Carolina for tenth consecutive year
August 12, 2021
For the tenth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small Employer category, honored by the South…
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MUSC College of Pharmacy receives $1 million gift
August 12, 2021A lecture hall in the college’s new pharmacy facility will be named the Bobby Gene ‘63 and Barbara Harter Rippy Lecture Hall. Noted Union, South Carolina, philanthropist Barbara Harter Rippy…
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Prisma Health limits visitation due to surge in COVID-19 infections
August 9, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Prisma Health will limit visitation at all hospital and clinical facilities starting Monday, Aug. 9, due to the increasing rate of COVID-19 infections. Adult inpatients, outpatients and ambulatory pediatric…
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U.S. News & World Report names East Cooper Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for back surgery, spinal fusion
August 5, 2021
East Cooper Medical Center is being recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings, now in their 7th year,…
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MUSC Health Sea Islands project moves forward with land donation, selection of architectural firm
August 5, 2021
MUSC Health is moving forward with a project that will bring emergency care to citizens living in remote areas on Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook islands. The project is made possible…
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